1 Esdras 4:13

13 Then the third, who had spoken of women and of the truth (this was Zerubbabel), began to speak:

1 Esdras 4:13 In-Context

11 and these keep watch round about him, neither may any one depart and do his own business, neither disobey they him in any thing.

12 O ye men, how should not the king be mightiest when in such manner he is obeyed?" And he held his tongue.

13 Then the third, who had spoken of women and of the truth (this was Zerubbabel), began to speak:

14 "O ye men, it is not the great king nor the multitude of men, neither is it wine that excelleth. Who is it then who ruleth them or hath the lordship over them? Are they not women?

15 Women have borne the king and all the people who bear rule by sea and land.